About Ship Technology Global

Ship Technology Global is the essential reading material for decision-makers in the shipping industry, bringing you the latest news and analysis in an exciting, interactive format. Produced by a team of experienced editors and contributors, this monthly magazine brings together insights into key market and investment trends, policy changes affecting the industry as well as new technological developments. Keeping a finger on the pulse of the global shipping industry, we take a look at the latest in shipbuilding and engineering, cruise operations and commercial shipping as well as environmental and safety considerations across the shipping sector.

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Issue 51 | February 2018
In this issue: The challenges of balancing supply and demand in the shipping industry, a project to use a schooner to carry cargo on the Hudson River, a new carbon calculator to centralise emissions data for the Panama Canal, and more.

Issue 50 | January 2018
In this issue: A new automatic wireless induction charging system for hybrid-powered vessels, advancing intelligence awareness systems in shipping, the challenges of building identical sister ships, and more.

Special Issue | Yearbook 2017
In this issue: We round up the biggest industry news from across the world in 2017, take a look at the latest technology developments in shipping, outline the outlook for ballast water management regulations, and more.

Issue 49 | December 2017
In this issue: Ending dangerous shipbreaking, GloFouling Partnerships project’s bid to reduce the spread of aquatic species, using composite materials in shipbuilding, how to protect ports from global warming, and more.

Issue 48 | November 2017
In this issue: An air quality strategy for the Thames, addressing safety in Arctic shipping, the importance of maritime chokepoints, plans to build the Seine-Nord Europe Canal, helping the industry move towards a low-carbon era, and more.

Issue 47 | October 2017
In this issue: Reasons behind the IMO’s decision to delay ballast water management requirement, how blockchain could change the future of global trade, a new digital seal for shipping containers, pollution levels on cruise ships, and more.

Issue 46 | September 2017
In this issue: The impact of Brexit on shipowners and insurance companies, One Sea’s plan to achieve commercial autonomous traffic by 2025, granting cargo owners more control over their contribution to carbon emissions, and more.

Issue 45 | August 2017
In this issue: The first digital underwater communications standard, Singapore Port’s plans for the future, new software to limit emissions from marine engines, a project to construct a seaweed cultivation vessel, and more.

Issue 44 | July 2017
In this issue: Developments in autonomy for cargo ship navigation, using bio LNG to reduce emissions in shipping, how the cruise industry can accommodate responsible tourism, expanding the Port of Gdansk, and more.

Issue 43 | June 2017
In this issue: Designing an America’s Cup class catamaran, Norway’s plans to construct a ship tunnel, how companies can better tackle illegal contraband, Virginia’s stake on the US East Coast, robotic welding in shipbuilding, and more.

Issue 42 | May 2017
In this issue: The changing nature of piracy, building the world’s largest hybrid vessel, the Port of Tilbury’s £1bn expansion plans, detecting toxic gas in shipping containers, cruise ship safety features, the problem of seafarer fatigue, and more.

Issue 41 | April 2017
In this issue: Forecasts for the year ahead in the shipping industry, personalising the cruise experience with wearable technology, the challenge in selecting a ballast water treatment system, Mexico’s port expansion plans, and more.

Issue 40 | March 2017
In this issue: Jamaica’s ambitions to become a top cruise destination, using hydrogen to power ships, LNG’s current state of affairs, Liverpool’s new container terminal, the impact of increased shipping in Arctic waters, cleaning up wrecks, and more.

Issue 39 | February 2017
In this issue: A project making the Northwest Passage more navigable, how Anaklia deep sea port offers a crucial link, the first unmanned vessel for offshore operations, hackathons in the maritime industry, the problem of stowaways, and more.

Issue 38 | January 2017
In this issue: The IMO’s ruling on shipping efficiency, Australia’s cruise industry, the future of unmanned maritime vessels, finding new uses for shipping containers, how Xeneta is taking the containerised ocean freight market by storm, and more.

Issue 37 | December 2016
In this issue: Cruise ships targeted by drug smugglers, how to make ship design more human-oriented, China’s shipbreaking industry, the Netherlands’ mainports policy, how telemedicine can help avoid ship diversions, and more.

Issue 36 | November 2016
In this issue: Why the US and India have agreed to strengthen their maritime ties, how the GloMEEP project aims to improve energy efficiency, whether recycled plastic can be used to replace HFO, regulating the use of USVs in shipping, and more.

Issue 35 | October 2016
In this issue: How to assess the effectiveness of ballast water treatment systems, a coalition making the case for LNG, Miami�s new cruise port, how Nigeria is tackling corruption at its ports, the case of seafarers detained in India, and more.

Issue 34 | September 2016
In this issue: Port security in an age of uncertainty, how ports are preparing for the arrival of megaships, why Portland Port lost its entire container business, the world’s most advanced icebreaker, career avenues for seafarers leaving the sea, and more.

Issue 33 | August 2016
In this issue: The impact of heavy fuel oil on the environment, a new shipping container alliance, why some European ports fare better than others, the push for the Chabahar Port project, and more.

Issue 32 | July 2016
In this issue: Increasing efficiency in EU ports, setting a cleaner course for shipping in the Canadian Arctic, Rolls-Royce�s drone ship control network, changing ship maintenance with new fuels, the challenges of sustainable ship recycling and more.

Issue 31 | June 2016
In this issue: UK shipping and the EU referendum, managing risks in shipbuilding, the Crimea controversy, how to ensure cruise passenger safety in a climate of threats, a new prediction technique for rogue waves and more

Issue 30 | May 2016
In this issue: carbon tax vs fuel levy, the fall of the Baltic dry index, Queensland’s port developments, applications for drones in the maritime industry, tackling bullying in the workforce and more.

Issue 29 | April 2016
In this issue: how the shipping industry is navigating the migration crisis, the first trial of e-navigation, ballast water regulation � USCG vs IMO, BIMCO�s cyber security guidelines and more.

Issue 28 | March 2016
In this issue: Inside GE’s new Marine branch, a new model for green cruise ships, improving the supply chain for LNG, plans for a bunkering hub in Mauritius, what the Maritime Labour Convention has achieved so far, Mercy Ships’ expansion plans and more.

Issue 27 | February 2016
In this issue: Amsterdam’s new sea lock, technology trends in maintenance, a look inside the Norwegian Escape, Port of Willemstad redevelopment, how shipping can become a part of the climate solution, a new approach to booking ocean freight and more.

Issue 26 | January 2016
In this issue: The UK�s new polar research ship, why shoreside power needs a boost, predictive maintenance with GE Marine, simulation training for emergency crews, the cruise industry steps up its culinary game, recruiting the next generation of seafarers and more.

Issue 25 | December 2015
In this issue: Australia’s controversial new shipping legislation, strategies for growth in the UK�s maritime sector, South Korea’s shipbuilding decline, the latest in wind power propulsion, transformative technologies in ship design, and more.

Issue 24 | November 2015
In this issue: How collision simulation is helping to improve navigational safety, a new trans-Caspian transport route, opportunities in cruises to Cuba, getting ahead of the hackers in maritime security, the potential of 3D printing in shipbuilding, and more.

Issue 22 | September 2015
In this issue: Turbocharging the world’s biggest container ships, the future of LNG as a shipping fuel, Gulf ports gear up for business, the UK’s push for supply chain efficiencies, the Chinese shipbreaking market, and more.

Issue 23 | October 2015
In this issue: How the industry is preparing for the ballast water rules and the treatment solutions available on the market, the master plan for London’s new cruise terminal, the Port of Amsterdam’s strategy for success, ship and rail options for a Thai canal, and more.

Issue 21 | August 2015
In this issue: The Marshall Islands’ push for global shipping emission targets, how the industry is preparing for e-navigation, insights into fuel efficiency from Maersk, how cruise operators are scoring for sustainability, a look at Anthem of the Seas, the ecological impact of artificial light in harbours, and more.

Issue 20 | June 2015
In this issue: Southeast Asia’s emerging shipbuilding hubs, innovations in port security technology, man overboard detection for the cruise industry, BlackBerry’s new offering for the container shipping market, challenges and rewards of the maritime pilot’s role and more.

Issue 19 | April 2015
In this issue: a new wind-LNG hybrid vessel concept, forecasts for the global tanker market, robotic help for ballast water tank maintenance, a new vision for a Nicaragua canal, tackling congestion at the US West Coast ports, and more.

Issue 17 | January 2015
In this issue: emerging piracy threats against oil and gas tankers, the strategies behind new shipping alliances, inside the Quantum of the Seas, hunting for the lost Malaysian Airlines flight 370 with Fugro’s technology, a day in the life of a Maersk deck cadet and more.

Issue 16 | December 2014
In this issue: Emerging piracy threats on the map, the impact of European shipping companies flagging out, India’s ambitions to become a major shipbuilding hub, DNV GL’s new battery-powered concept vessel for short sea shipping, the booming market for ballast water treatment technology, and more.

Issue 15 | October 2014
In this issue: The emerging trend of themed cruises, social media strategies for success, the future of NOx monitoring in the EU, how the IMO plans to improve ferry safety in the wake of several disasters, new requirements for environmentally acceptable lubricants and more.

Issue 14 | August 2014
In this issue: the essentials of cruise entertainment, in-cabin gadgets and luxury trends, the threat of cyber piracy, eco hull cleaning for carbon credits, the search for alternative fuels, standardising port reporting across Europe and more

Issue 13 | June 2014
In this issue: The potential of unmanned cargo ships, mobile navigation apps, drivers of optimism in the cruise industry, the threat of ghost ships, the future of sea rescue in the UK, a new use for phased-out tankers and more

Issue 13 | June 2014
In this issue: The potential of unmanned cargo ships, mobile navigation apps, drivers of optimism in the cruise industry, the threat of ghost ships, the future of sea rescue in the UK, a new use for phased-out tankers and more

Issue 11 | February 2014
In this issue: How port operators and authorities are tackling organised cyber crime, the challenges of making the transition to ECDIS, why demand for refurbs is on the rise, a new generation of maritime simulation training, Fincantieri�s innovation challenge, and more

Issue 10 | December 2013
In this issue: The winner of our Innovations in Energy Efficiency Award 2013, how BAE Systems� shipyard closures will affect the industry in the UK, a new design for ultra-stable offshore accommodation, the Houston Ship Channel�s security upgrade, how a new study addresses the health and safety risks posed by seafarer fatigue, how the maritime security industry can tackle threats posed by piracy and terrorism, and more.

Issue 9 | October 2013
In this issue: Keeping emissions on the right side of the law, the benefits of shore power for busy ports, new regulations for ballast water management, the latest automated technology and robotic systems for shipyards, how private maritime security providers respond to new piracy threats emerging around West Africa, and more

Issue 7 | June 2013
In this issue: The promising future of shipping and seaborne trade, noise and vibration control, a wind and solar powered vessel design, first steps in on-board carbon capture and storage, innovative materials for hull cleaning, the new London Gateway port, the challenges facing emerging Arctic sea routes, and more.

Issue 6 | April 2013
In this issue: Impressive upgrade and renovation projects, the world’s first deployment of eLoran to back up GPS in the English Channel, the potential of electrofuels, the challenges faced by European shipyards, getting a grip on credit risk management, and more

Issue 4 | December 2012
In this issue: The balance between passenger security and privacy, the world’s first fossil fuel-free cargo ship, a bridge design inspired by computer games, mark-to-market valuation for fleets, and more.

Issue 3 | October 2012
In this issue: The success of Europe’s cruise industry, intelligent robot fish to clean up ports, mobile technology for shipping companies, how climate change could open up new shipping lanes, and more.

Issue 2 | August 2012
In this issue: Taking ECDIS on board, eco-friendly cruise liners, the search for alternative fuels, the most impressive private yachts, offshore production mega ships, and much more.

Issue 1 | June 2012
In this issue: New design concepts for ground-breaking cruise liner interiors, the world’s most advanced vessels, hull maintenance with remote-operated vehicles, trends in marine recruitment, piracy updates, and more

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